and will listen to what i am looking for (modeling and acting)??? does any one know of any that they have been with or you think they are a good agency??
2007-07-17 08:18:57 · 6 answers · asked by baby 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
First of all, it's an agent's job to be a bit fake. If a producer asks them if you're easy to work with, and you're actually a diva, they're going to lie to the producer to try to get you the job so they can make their 10% of your money. So, you need to get a grip on reality before you cut ties with your agent.
Until you're booking BIG jobs on a regular basis, you have no reason to really be giving any input on your career to your agent. Also, I'm 99% sure that any auditions you're going on were set up and sought out by your agent, not yourself, so, whoever you're with is doing their job.
It's hard to tell you which agencies are "good" for you, because i don't know which one currently represents you. I'm also assuming, that since you're complaining about already having an agent who sucks, you're in LA or NY. If not, you should be thanking your _____ing stars that you have an agent to begin with.
What's import to remember, is that they have been agents for longer than you've had one. It's what they do. If you're complaining too much that they're not doing "enough" for you, you're going to get dropped and not have an agent at all.
My advice, keep your mouth shut, and let them do their thing. If you don't have the credits on your resume and the footage on your reel, you're not going to go anywhere without someone else opening the door. Why don't you try calling the agency to see if your agents have a 1/2 hour one afternoon to sit and meet with you in reagards to what's happening... Most agents keep logs of when you're submitted on a project. You could ask them if you could see every job that they'd sent you in for, wether you got an audition or not.
At that point, if they can't come up with anything, i'd suggest asking them where they see your career going. If they're still optimistic, but not selling you on their ability, I would just start looking and possibly taking meetings at other agencies. Keep in mind, even very small agencies have hundreds of clients. I work at one with only 5 agents, and they handle over 300 clients.
Hell, I'm an assistant, and i get really pissed off when one of our smaller clients who only books one job every 3 months calls in asking me to do petty **** for him. If you're not booking national ads that shoot pretty much once a month, you don't have the right to demand more yet.
It takes 3-5 years to build up any sort of career in the entertainment industry. I don't mean to be a downer, but you should be realistic. Set high goals, just know it takes a LONG time to get there. Most of the entertainment industry is as political/clique-like as high school, if not more so. It's like a VERY exclusive club where you have to wait in line, have on the perfect clothes, makeup, and hair, be on the list, and know the bouncer, bartender, and owner.
Keep plugging away, just don't go switching agents because you're not getting enough jobs. It's not always up to them. They can only put your face and resume in front of the producers. If the Producers don't see you for the role, or they think you have a weak resume, they'll never hire you. Again, sorry to be a bummer, but it's just the way the cookie crumbles. Good luck.
2007-07-17 08:57:54 · answer #1 · answered by Amanda R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Samuel French, the bookstore has books that list legitimate agents. These books includes info on the agents and what type of actors they're looking for. Also, you can get a list of legitimate agents from Screen Actors Guild.
www.samuelFrench.com
You won't find a lot of fake agents, but a lot of fake managers. Because anybody can call themselves a manager, but agents have to be certified.
2007-07-18 05:46:58 · answer #2 · answered by L.A. Photographer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YOU, are supposed to listen to the Agent, the Agent is the professional NOT YOU. If you want to be in the entertainment business and don't want to listen to the Agent, represent yourself, many actors represent themselves.
Ask the agent if he is SAG franchised. If he says yes, go to SAG.org and see if the name of his Talent Agency is listed. If it's not listed you know he is not a legitimate Talent Agent. Talent agents do NOT represent models, only actors.
2007-07-17 09:03:04 · answer #3 · answered by newyorkgal71 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No I am looking for an aganet as well. but many websites are offering agents try websites such as google and type in lookin for acting agent.
2007-07-17 09:16:13 · answer #4 · answered by caitlin s 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
THE BRST WAY TO FIND THE AGENT YOU WANT IS TO FIND HAPPY MODELS/ACTORS AND ASK T HEM
2007-07-17 08:29:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
imma try 2 find more info but this is all i got
2007-07-17 09:02:18 · answer #6 · answered by sean 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋